Pierre School District 32-2

211 S Poplar Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Pierre School District 32-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,798 students in Pierre School District 32-2. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Pierre School District 32-2 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
2,798 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Pierre School District 32-2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SD)
#59 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pierre School District 32-2, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pierre School District 32-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pierre School District 32-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
80%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pierre School District 32-2 and public school graduation rate of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.50
# American Indian Students
409 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
14%
# Asian Students
28 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
17 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,941 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
69%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
282 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
255
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
194
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
243
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
225
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
257
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
198
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
192
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
207
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,924 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,609 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pierre School District 32-2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart display total spending of Pierre School District 32-2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,924
$13,144
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pierre School District 32-2 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,609
$12,645
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pierre School District 32-2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pierre School District 32-2 Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary - 03
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 N Buchanan Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7310
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
T F Riggs High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350
Grades: 9-12
| 854 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary - 08
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2306 Brookstone Loop
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary - 06
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Poplar Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7320
Grades: K-5
| 413 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pierre School District 32-2?
Pierre School District 32-2 manages 5 public schools serving 2,798 students.
What is the rank of Pierre School District 32-2?
Pierre School District 32-2 is ranked #68 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pierre School District 32-2?
69% of Pierre School District 32-2 students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pierre School District 32-2?
Pierre School District 32-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Pierre School District 32-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,609 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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